
Economic news


Bank of England drops sale of long-dated bonds amid market turmoil
Sell-off in 10- and 30-year gilts prompts central bank’s decision to sell only shorter maturity bonds in April 14 auction

Will iPhones cost more because of Trump’s tariffs on China?
Some analysts say that if costs incurred by tariffs pass to consumers, US iPhone prices could rise by hundreds of dollars.

What have been the effects of Trump’s tariff war so far?
The president’s imposition, then pausing, of tariffs has messed with financial markets and prompted accusations of insider trading
The twists and turns in Donald Trump’s tariff war with the rest of the world has sent financial markets spinning. Stock markets have rebounded in the US and across Europe and Asia after the White House paused some of the most punitive import charges on Wednesday, except those on China. We look at what happened, and the likely effects.

BlackRock backs $750mn Adani private bond issue
Global financial groups continue to deal with Indian conglomerate despite US legal troubles

Abu Dhabi steps up US gas investment over hopes of industry boom
Gulf state buys significant stake in US shale operations amid Trump administration’s pledge to unleash energy exports